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Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College English Professor Takes Part in the International Conference in Thailand Cresson, PA - On January 6-7, 2010, Dr. Bernard Glenn Neff, Assistant Professor of English at Mount Aloysius College took part in the International Conference on Languages, Society, and Cultures in Asian Contexts in Thailand. The conference was held jointly by the University of Hyderabad, India and Mahasarakham University, Thailand. One of the main events of the conference was a panel discussion, The Role of Scholars in Preserving and Promoting Asian Languages and Cultures during which Dr. Neff delivered a presentation making the case for the importance of teaching and studying the humanities as a significant means of advancing multi-cultural understanding in the 21st century's global community. During his stay in Thailand, Dr. Neff also lectured to students at Mahasarakham University on American film and the American novel. Dr. Neff was a visiting lecturer at Mahasarakham University in 2007 and 2008 and in 2006, he lectured at Silapkorn University located in Bangkok, Thailand. Neff received his Ph.D. and master of arts degrees from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his bachelor of arts degree from Mount Aloysius College. His specializations include American films of the 1960s and 70s and American literature, in particular the American Transcendentalists.
Mount Aloysius College Received National Recognition for Community Service, Named to President's Honor Roll Mount Aloysius College has been named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. Honorees are chosen based on a series of selection factors including the scope and innovation of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service, and the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses. For additional details, please click here.
Mount Aloysius College President To Step Down in June 2010 CRESSON, PA – Sister Mary Ann Dillon announced today that she will step down as President of Mount Aloysius College on June 30, 2010. In communications with faculty, staff, college administrators and the Board of Trustees, Sister President expressed her gratitude to everyone for being afforded the opportunity to work alongside such dedicated individuals. “The Board of Trustees is strong; an operational plan to extend the Strategic Plan into 2011 is in place; enrollments continue to grow; the financial picture is very good; and another campaign is on the horizon,” said Sister Mary Ann. “Now is the right time to recruit a new executive leader at Mount Aloysius College.” Sister Mary Ann was inaugurated in 1997. When asked if she had always wanted to be the president of a college, she responded, “No. I had never thought about it until the Sisters of Mercy asked me to consider being the president of Mount Aloysius.” After 12 years as the leading force at Mount Aloysius College, many have characterized her energy and dedication as the principal drivers of the academic and other changes made since she became president. Mount Aloysius College has gone from offering five bachelor degrees to 17 with 25 different concentrations and three master degree programs. While most of the associate degree programs from a decade ago are still offered, the College has also seen tremendous growth in technology and other learning tools like robotic simulators for nursing and a sign language laboratory. Student life has also been enriched during this time. In the winter of 1998, the Vox Nova choral ensemble was introduced. Varsity athletics has added 11 sports and the college is now a member of the NCAA Division III. The variety of student clubs and activities continues to grow each year. But perhaps the prevalent changes are those to the Cresson campus itself. The Campus Master Plan, approved in 1999, has guided its rebirth and is expected to direct many additional improvements in the years ahead. The list of investments in the campus is an extensive one including the new gateway and loop road, the J. Irving & Ruth A Whalley Plaza, the Ray S. & Louise S. Walker Athletic Fields, the Cosgrave Student Center, the Misciagna Residence Hall, the pedestrian walkway featuring a beautifully refurbished statue of Saint Aloysius, and a newly-opened student residence, McAuley Hall, that has increased the residential population to nearly 40 percent of the total current enrollment. “I thought the Campus Master Plan was daring and bold and wondered how it would ever become a reality. As each year passes, however, we are watching the transformation of the campus – project by project. With hindsight, it all seems to have been so natural,” acknowledged Sister Mary Ann. Looking back on the past 12 years there have been many changes at Mount Aloysius College. “Sister Mary Ann Dillon’s ability to make sound decisions and her commitment to financial stability have served the college extremely well.” said Joseph S. Sheetz, chairman of the Board of Trustees. “While the physical changes to the campus are the most visible evidence of Sister’s efforts, the growth in enrollment and academic rigor are the most important aspects of her legacy. Thanks to her leadership, Mount Aloysius College is well positioned for a successful future.” Sr. Mary Ann earned her doctoral degree in systemic theology from Duquesne University, a master’s degree in theology from the University of St. Michael’s College in Toronto, and a bachelor’s degree cum laude in English from Misericordia University. She is a former President of the Sisters of Mercy in Dallas, Pennsylvania and was a trustee at Mount Aloysius College from 1980-1988. Sister has had published scholarly articles in the Josephinum Journal of Theology, the Health Progress, and many others.
Enrollment Milestones at Mount Aloysius College CRESSON, PA – As the fall 2009 semester begins at Mount Aloysius College, we celebrate many enrollment milestones for the ninth consecutive year. Mount Aloysius welcomes its largest freshmen and transfer class in institutional history. Since 1997, the number of traditional freshmen enrolling at the College has increased by 500 percent. The freshmen and transfer class is currently 12 percent ahead of last year’s class. This year, the College is also witnessing its largest bachelor degree enrollment and residential population. In addition, Mount Aloysius College anticipates a new freshmen and transfer class in excess of 560 (full-time undergraduates) and in excess of 600 (full-time and part-time undergraduates combined) this fall. In this decade, the College has shifted from being 10 percent residential to 40 percent residential. The overall residential population has increased by 550 percent. The unduplicated headcount at the College for the fiscal year ending in 2009 was in excess of 2,000 students. Over the past year, the College has made numerous advancements including new academic programs and a state-of-the-art residence hall to accommodate the growing number of residential students. Technology advancements made to on-campus classrooms includes a new total of approximately 30 smart classrooms. Mount Aloysius continues to gain regional and national attention for our work in nursing, medical imaging, allied health sciences and sign language. Sister Mary Ann Dillon, Ph.D., President of Mount Aloysius College commented on the many positives over this decade. Notable are an increase in the number of doctoral-prepared professors, advances in technology and the addition of many smart classrooms, premier nursing, health care and secondary education academic programs. President Dillon also announced the growth with the new freshmen and transfer class and in particular the number of traditional age students enrolling at the College compared to her first year as President. Students at the College are coming from several states and countries. Some states represented on campus today include: California, Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Our international students reside in such countries as England, Poland, Ireland, Greece, Nigeria, Singapore, and South Korea. This incoming class includes valedictorians, salutorians, national honor students, scholar athletes, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Ambassadors, student representatives to School Boards, and recipients of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Junior Academy Science Award. Twenty-six incoming freshmen students were awarded Mercy Presidential Scholarships. These recipients must demonstrate a solid academic record, commitment to home, school, and community. Students must also possess leadership abilities, participation in extra-curricular activities, volunteer, and be involved in community service projects. The fall semester begins on Monday, August 24, 2009.
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